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Three Power Packed Life Lessons from Thessalonians

The Bible is filled with life lessons. As we near the end of this series, we are looking at the two letters to the Thessalonian church. These letters are for every church and every follower of Jesus and they richly add to our lives and fortify our faith. Our Responsibility The life of a follower…
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August 3, 2020 0

3 Powerful Life Lessons from Colossians

I have always loved Paul’s letters to the churches. Colossians is no exception. Here are some powerful lessons from that much loved book. Jesus is Everything! It’s easy to be overwhelmed in this world. There are competing philosophies and viewpoints about everything, it seems. Listen to these words about Jesus. And he is before all…
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July 27, 2020 1

Are You Honest?

Your first instinct is to say, “Yes, I am honest.” But we tend to be flawed and often are less than honest with ourselves. We easily justify our bad behavior and are pretty easy on ourselves. This is bad for spiritual growth. A few weeks ago, I began a series of blog posts that will…
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July 20, 2020 1

A Surprise Enemy Is Ruining Your Spiritual Growth

Are you in a rut with your spiritual growth? There is a hidden enemy that may be keeping you from moving ahead. That enemy is distraction. Distractions are those things that keep you from the great things God desires for you. And not all distractions are sin! We can easily identify the sins that hurt…
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July 13, 2020 0